How did the Supreme Court expand the power of the federal government during Monroe’s term as president?

Question

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Responses

It gave the federal government the power to abolish slavery.
It gave the federal government the power to abolish slavery.
It gave the federal government the power to acquire land in Central America.
It gave the federal government the power to acquire land in Central America.
It gave the federal government the power to settle disputes over sectionalism.
It gave the federal government the power to settle disputes over sectionalism.
It gave the federal government power to regulate the economy.

Answer 1

During James Monroe's presidency, the Supreme Court expanded the power of the federal government primarily through cases that established federal authority over economic matters and commerce. The most notable case was McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), where the Court ruled that the federal government had implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause, thereby reinforcing federal power to regulate the economy and establish a national bank.

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It gave the federal government power to regulate the economy.